It has surprised me that there have not been more attempts to analyse the sound of impact scientifically...
I have seen published research into putters and balls and impact sounds....because sound is a key factor for players impression of feel... i think the ball manufacturers do this research etc...
There have always been some golfers who just made better sounds...Hogan etc...
Obviously variables such as clubhead speed, head materials and design, ball material and design etc...
But even when irons were solid and irons, balls were balata ...Hogan still had a sound... many used his brand of balls and clubs and did not produce that sound...surely speed is not the only variable that impact... impact geometry also seems critical.
I am not musically inclined but I can imagine that it must be possible to electronicaly record a signature of a real compression impact... which would have signature qualities irrespective of swing speed...maybe speed just increases amplitude of signal rather than pattern...
I'm puring it. It's got to be the balls. I'm horizontal Hinging tightly over a 4 foot length, 2 feet before and 2 feet after. If you can't crack the ball with that, then it's gotta be the ball.
Go in a bunker, ala Ben Doyle and double check impact. The Bunker will tell you rather cruely if you are making solid impact through the ball or striking sand first. Can't hurt. Then go bring your ball brand on a golf course he hit some. And don't think an angled hinge can't produce a loud and solid impact. Its the circle not the hinge motion. Practice "Yoda's Secret", this small angled hinge motion will attract a crowd. Even old wound balls will bark
I hear ya. You must be right. There's no other explanation. Ball flight doesn't paint the whole picture.
I don't have sand available. 23 degrees today. My only choice has been an indoor range. I must not be perfectly striking the ball first. Today, I'll drive it into the Matt.
Go in a bunker, ala Ben Doyle and double check impact. The Bunker will tell you rather cruely if you are making solid impact through the ball or striking sand first. Can't hurt. Then go bring your ball brand on a golf course he hit some. And don't think an angled hinge can't produce a loud and solid impact. Its the circle not the hinge motion. Practice "Yoda's Secret", this small angled hinge motion will attract a crowd. Even old wound balls will bark
6bmike, whats yodas secret? have i missed a thread? thanks
I hear ya. You must be right. There's no other explanation. Ball flight doesn't paint the whole picture.
I don't have sand available. 23 degrees today. My only choice has been an indoor range. I must not be perfectly striking the ball first. Today, I'll drive it into the Matt.
You don't play no golf on mats you WRASSLE on mats!!!!
6bmike, whats yodas secret? have i missed a thread? thanks
A drill Lynn had us do around the putting green at Pine Needles. A play on Norman's secret (and costs nothing- just your soul in the long run) training aid.
Here is the link- a very posts down and you will see some pictures and text
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